Handheld dustpan

ABSTRACT

A dustpan for collecting debris may include a handle section; and a collection section being connected to the handle section. The collection section includes a pan floor, a pair of opposing side walls and a back wall for connection to the handle section. The collection section includes a stabilizing wall extending from the pan floor and position in a space relationship with the handle section.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to cleaning tools and more particularly to a dustpan.

BACKGROUND

Dust pans are used for many cleaning jobs. Under most circumstances, a dustpan is placed on the floor in front of debris to be removed. The user of the dustpan under most circumstances has to bend over to stabilize the dustpan and to brush or otherwise move the debris from the floor to the dustpan. The user has to pick up the dustpan and debris and return to a standing position. In the course of the cleaning job, this procedure may be need to be repeated several times. The result can cause back problems or other muscle disorders. This procedure is especially difficult for older individuals.

The present invention provides a dustpan which can eliminate or reduce the number of times that the cleaning individual needs to bend over to operate the dustpan.

SUMMARY

A dustpan for collecting debris may include a handle section; and a collection section being connected to the handle section. The collection section includes a pan floor, a pair of opposing side walls and a back wall for connection to the handle section. The collection section includes a stabilizing wall extending from the pan floor and position in a space relationship with the handle section.

The stabilizing wall may be the approximately D-shaped.

The pan floor may be generally D shaped.

The stabilizing wall may be pivotably connected to the pan floor.

The stabilizing wall may include a raised indicia.

The raised indicia may be in the shape of a shoe.

The stabilizing wall may be substantially horizontal.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention may be understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which, like reference numerals identify like elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of the dustpan of the present invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the dustpan of the present invention;

FIG. 3 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the dustpan of the present invention;

FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of the dustpan of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of the dustpan 100 which may include a handle section 102 to allow the user to hold and manipulate the dustpan 100 and a collection section 104 to collect debris. The dustpan 100 may be formed from metal, plastic or other appropriate material and may be substantially rigid with exceptions. The collection section 104 may include a pan floor 106 which may be generally D shaped, a pair of opposing side walls 108 which may extend upwards from the pan floor 106 and a discontinuous back wall 110 which may extend upwards from the pan floor 106. The discontinuous back wall 110 may be connected to the cylinder wall 116 of the handle section 102. The pan floor 106 may include an inclined edge 112 which may extend from the front of the pan floor 106 and may extend between the pair of opposing side walls 108. The pan floor 106 may include a multitude of ribs 114 which may extend upwards from the top surface of the pan floor 106. The front edge 116 of the sidewall 108 may be inclined, and the top edge 118 of the sidewall 108 may include a cone shaped protrusions 120 which may extend upwards in order to aid the cleaning of shoes. The bottom section 118 of the cylinder wall 116 may include axial ribs 120 to facilitate the grip on the dustpan 100.

The collector section 104 of the dustpan 100 may include a pair of opposing stabilizing walls 124 (wings) which may be generally D shaped, which may extend substantially horizontally from the pan floor 106 and may connect to the pan floor 106. The pair of opposing stabilizing wings 104 may form a spaced relationship with the handle section to allow the stabilizing walls 124 to pivot when depressed by the user to connect with the support surface (not shown) to stabilize and reduce the movement of the dustpan 100.

The upper surface of the stabilizing wall 124 may include indicia which may be raised over the surface of the stabilizing wall 124 to provide additional traction for the user of the dustpan 100. The indicia shown is in the form of a footprint more particularly a surface of a shoe.

FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the dustpan 100 which may include a handle section 102 to allow the user to hold and manipulate the dustpan 100 and a collection section 104 to collect debris. The dustpan 100 may be formed from metal, plastic or other appropriate material and may be substantially rigid with exceptions. The collection section 104 may include a pan floor 106 which may be generally D shaped, a pair of opposing side walls 108 which may extend upwards from the pan floor 106 and a discontinuous back wall 110 which may extend upwards from the pan floor 106. The discontinuous back wall 110 may be connected to the cylinder wall 116 of the handle section 102. The pan floor 106 may include an inclined edge 112 which may extend from the front of the pan floor 106 and may extend between the pair of opposing side walls 108. The pan floor 106 may include a multitude of ribs 114 which may extend upwards from the top surface of the pan floor 106. The front edge 116 of the sidewall 108 may be inclined, and the top edge 118 of the sidewall 108 may include a cone shaped protrusions 120 which may extend upwards in order to aid the cleaning of shoes. The bottom section 118 of the cylinder wall 116 may include axial ribs 120 to facilitate the grip on the dustpan 100. The collector section 104 of the dustpan 100 may include a pair of opposing stabilizing walls 124 (wings) which may be generally D shaped, which may extend substantially horizontally and may connect to the pan floor 106. The pair of opposing stabilizing wings 104 may form a spaced relationship with the handle section to allow the stabilizing walls 124 to pivot when depressed by the user to connect with the support surface (not shown) to stabilize and reduce the movement of the dustpan 100.

The upper surface of the stabilizing wall 124 may include indicia which may be raised over the surface of the stabilizing wall 124 to provide additional traction for the user of the dustpan 100. The indicia shown is in the form of a footprint more particularly a surface of a shoe.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective bottom view of the dustpan 100 which may include a handle section 102 to allow the user to hold and manipulate the dustpan 100 and a collection section 104 to collect debris. The dustpan 100 may be formed from metal, plastic or other appropriate material and may be substantially rigid with exceptions. The collection section 104 may include a pan floor 106 which may be generally D shaped, a pair of opposing side walls 108 which may extend upwards from the pan floor 106 and a discontinuous back wall 110 which may extend upwards from the pan floor 106. The discontinuous back wall 110 may be connected to the cylinder wall 116 of the handle section 102. The pan floor 106 may include an inclined edge 112 which may extend from the front of the pan floor 106 and may extend between the pair of opposing side walls 108. The pan floor 106 may include a multitude of ribs 114 which may extend upwards from the top surface of the pan floor 106. The front edge 116 of the sidewall 108 may be inclined, and the top edge 118 of the sidewall 108 may include a cone shaped protrusions 120 which may extend upwards in order to aid the cleaning of shoes. The bottom section 118 of the cylinder wall 116 may include axial ribs 120 to facilitate the grip on the dustpan 100.

The collector section 104 of the dustpan 100 may include a pair of opposing stabilizing walls 124 (wings) which may be generally D shaped, which may extend substantially horizontally and may connect to the pan floor 106. The pair of opposing stabilizing wings 104 may form a spaced relationship with the handle section to allow the stabilizing walls 124 to pivot when depressed by the user to connect with the support surface (not shown) to stabilize and reduce the movement of the dustpan 100.

The upper surface of the stabilizing wall 124 may include indicia which may be raised over the surface of the stabilizing wall 124 to provide additional traction for the user of the dustpan 100. The indicia shown is in the form of a footprint more particularly a surface of a shoe.

FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of the dustpan 100 which may include a handle section 102 to allow the user to hold and manipulate the dustpan 100 and a collection section 104 to collect debris. The dustpan 100 may be formed from metal, plastic or other appropriate material and may be substantially rigid with exceptions. The collection section 104 may include a pan floor 106 which may be generally D shaped, a pair of opposing side walls 108 which may extend upwards from the pan floor 106 and a discontinuous back wall 110 which may extend upwards from the pan floor 106. The discontinuous back wall 110 may be connected to the cylinder wall 116 of the handle section 102. The pan floor 106 may include an inclined edge 112 which may extend from the front of the pan floor 106 and may extend between the pair of opposing side walls 108. The pan floor 106 may include a multitude of ribs 114 which may extend upwards from the top surface of the pan floor 106. The front edge 116 of the sidewall 108 may be inclined, and the top edge 118 of the sidewall 108 may include a cone shaped protrusions 120 which may extend upwards in order to aid the cleaning of shoes. The bottom section 118 of the cylinder wall 116 may include axial ribs 120 to facilitate the grip on the dustpan 100.

The collector section 104 of the dustpan 100 may include a pair of opposing stabilizing walls 124 (wings) which may be generally D shaped, which may extend substantially horizontally and may connect to the pan floor 106. The pair of opposing stabilizing wings 104 may form a spaced relationship with the handle section to allow the stabilizing walls 124 to pivot when depressed by the user to connect with the support surface (not shown) to stabilize and reduce the movement of the dustpan 100.

The upper surface of the stabilizing wall 124 may include indicia which may be raised over the surface of the stabilizing wall 124 to provide additional traction for the user of the dustpan 100. The indicia shown is in the form of a footprint more particularly a surface of a shoe.

While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed. 

1) A dustpan for collecting debris, comprising: a handle section; a collection section being connected to the handle section; the collection section including a pan floor, a pair of opposing side walls and a back wall for connection to the handle section; wherein the collection section includes a stabilizing wall extending from the pan floor and position in a space relationship with the handle section. 2) A dustpan for collecting debris as in claim 1, wherein the stabilizing wall is approximately D-shaped. 3) A dustpan for collecting debris as in claim 1, wherein the pan floor is generally D shaped. 4) A dustpan for collecting debris as in claim 1, wherein the stabilizing wall is pivotably connected to the pan floor. 5) A dustpan for collecting debris as in claim 1, wherein the stabilizing wall includes raised indicia. 6) A dustpan for collecting debris as in claim 5, wherein the raised indicia is in the shape of a shoe. 7) A dustpan for collecting debris as in claim 1, wherein the stabilizing wall is substantially horizontal. 